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Foundation stone laid for first ever Pirivena for
Bhikkhunis:

International Women’s Day had greater
significance for the deeply spiritual this year, with the first
concrete step being taken to set up a Pirivena for Bhikkhunis. The
foundation stone for the monastic college was laid at the
Dekanduwala Buddhist Monastery in Horana on March 8,

Courage in the presence of challenge

Four years ago, a devastating earthquake - 9.0
in the Richter scale struck northern Japan, accompanied by a
catastrophic tsunami, bringing in their slip-stream, massive waves
of pain, suffering, devastation and an extensive range of damages.

The water man of India

Rajendra Singh wins 2015 Stockholm Water Prize:

Rajendra Singh of India has been named the 2015
Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, for his innovative water restoration
efforts, improving water security in rural India, and for showing
extraordinary courage and determination in his quest to improve the
living conditions for those most in need.